Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2037 - Nurturing Families (general)
2037.1) 41

Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families)  

2037.2) 41

Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan.  

2037.3) 41

Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and  youth

2037.4) 0

Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth)

2037.5) 41

Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families



Success Stories

Surviving the Holidays

Author: Matti Coffey

Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)

Limited income and resources brings overwhelming stress to many individuals and families throughout the year and especially at the holiday season. For the second year, Knox and Whitley FCS Agents partnered to present a special workshop for the holidays. This workshop included presentations on: traditional, inexpensive recipes made healthier; holiday food safety; inexpensive gifts to make; and decorations made with things on hand. 40 people attended, and the holiday workshop was deemed a huge suc

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